Geotechnical-Materials Testing Technician
Geotechnical-Materials Testing Technician
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Job Description
At EXP were driven to provide innovative solutions for the worlds built and natural environments. As a team of engineers architects designers scientists creators and a community of professionals we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the worlds most complex challenges. Here you join a team that leverages differences harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employeeowned company that believes diversity is what gives us strength seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience while staying connected to a global network of professionals who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together we are EXP.
This opportunity offers a fulltime careeroriented position with our growing and dynamic Earth and Environmental team. In this role youll have the ability to collaborate seamlessly with EXPs multidisciplinary team in Halifax Nova Scotia within the region and across the company on some of Atlantic Canadas largest and most exciting projects!
Your Role & Responsibilities:
- Working closely with Project Managers the successful candidate will be responsible mainly for various field inspections the completion of laboratory testing and associated reporting for laboratory testing and construction projects.
- Executing geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigations. Including test pit and borehole investigations logging and sampling of soils groundwater and bedrock.
- Executing laboratory materials testing (concrete compressive strength testing grain size analysis proctors etc. and field inspection work as may be necessary (asphalt field compaction concrete field casting of concrete cylinders slump air content and soil field compaction testing).
- Executing assignments requiring general familiarity with a broad field of materials laboratory/field testing geotechnical engineering general construction earth moving projects and civil engineering.
- Preparing clear and concise laboratory testing and field inspection reports and review as necessary laboratory and field inspection reports.
- Interacting with clients to provide excellent service and quick response to their testing needs.
- Working in compliance with various standards and specifications including EXPs internal QMS system.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Civil Engineering technology diploma from a recognized technical college or equivalent experience. Eligibility for registration with TechNova preferred.
- Applies knowledge with CCIL ASTM and CSA testing methodology and laboratory and field testing procedures.
- Effective oral and technical written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office WORD EXCEL). Experience with AutoCAD would be an asset.
- Willingness to travel and participate in field work.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Be a motivated selfstarter with a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
- Must have a valid drivers license and reliable vehicle.
What EXP Can Offer:
- Competitive salary and full range of benefits.
- Access to leading edge software and technology.
- Eligibility to participate in company bonus programs.
- Vibrant highly functional and collaborative working environment.
- Flexible work hours.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Opportunity to work on a diverse range of local regional and national projects.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
